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Four Confirmed Cases Of Rabies Leads Vaccinated Bait To Stop The Spread

Sunday, 13 December 2015 07:23

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has been planting vaccinated bait in hopes of curbing the spread of rabies.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has been planting vaccinated bait in hopes of curbing the spread of rabies.

Supervisor of Health Protection with Oxford County Joanne Andrews says this method of control has been effective in the past. "They are trying to control the rabies in that area. So there's been four confirmed cases in the Hamilton area so the distribution of bait is for the animals to eat and so they get the vaccine through the bait."

Andrews says there are also some telltale signs we should keep our eyes out for in wild animals. "They may become very aggressive. So they may be biting inanimate objects or be very aggressive and frothing at the mouth. The other behaviour that might be seen is a very depressed behaviour. So they may look like they're tame. Both those behaviours are concerning and we encourage people to stay away from wild animals and keep their pets safe as well." The best way to ensure your pets are safe is to keep them up to date on the vaccinations.

Andrews also stresses how important it is to seek medical attention if you think you've come into contact with an infected animal. "If somebody is exposed to a wild animal, if they have an animal bite or a scratch or a scratch they should seek medical attention - they need to be assessed. They may require treatment for rabies if the animal cannot be obtained."

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